A VAN suspected of being fitted with suspected cloned number plates has been seized in west Dorset

A VAN fire in Bridport is believed to have been started deliberately, the fire service said.

A joint transport plan with neighbouring BCP Council has been approved by Dorset councillors.

This easy Dorset walk reveals a hidden estate of rivers, woodland and historic villages

Test your knowledge of the county's history, landmarks, famous figures and hidden gems in our 25-question Dorset quiz.

Here are pictures of leavers in year 6 at West Dorset schools bidding farewell to their primary school years before starting secondary school

One of Britain's greatest poets, literary giant William Wordsworth, was revived in his darkest hour living in west Dorset

A stretch of road will close for a week to address urgent water quality issues

A lifechanging opportunity is being presented to young students in Bridport

Changes to Dorset Council's 'wish list' capital programme have been approved.

Entries for a popular horticultural show in west Dorset are closing next week

Martin Clunes talks heavy horses, unruly Jack Russells and why there’s nowhere quite like Dorset

A Bridport resident says traffic congestion on East Street has become unacceptable

MEMBERS of the public leapt in to help tackle fires which flared up by the roadside.

A pharmacy in Bridport which was saved after staff were allegedly left unpaid for months is to become an independent business from next week

STUDENTS had a wonderful time as they marked the end of their studies.

A road will close next week for essential works from Openreach

The hamlet of Toller Fratrum in west Dorset was once owned by the Knights Hospitallers, the medieval warrior monks linked to Jerusalem

Members of a village’s only community shop are urging people to use it or lose it after suffering a loss last year

CHILDREN with special educational needs and disabilities in Dorset could receive earlier support closer to home under a three-year reform plan which council leaders claim will also save money in the long term.

Maddie Ingoldsby from Dorset has been announced as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing for its 2026 series

The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.

Emergency services worked around the clock into the night to tackle a huge barn fire involving 100 tonnes of hay

A café and restaurant in Bridport have ranked highly in a prestigious guide showcasing the hard work they do in the community

Teams battled it out on the River Brit last night as crowds cheered them on at the West Bay Raft Race.

The legendary Five Pubs Challenge returns to the villages of west Dorset next month

Officers are searching for a missing man in Dorchester and would like the public’s help in trying to locate him

Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire at Whitchurch Canonicorum

COASTGUARD rescue officers has called an expression of no confidence in the chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency saying decisions on their pay and treatment have damaged morale and risk weakening coastal safety – despite a governme...

A Dorset town remains under a hosepipe ban as extreme temperatures are putting strain water companies

A popular karting track that launched the careers of Formula One superstars has secured a temporary lifeline from demolition

West Bay is gearing up for a weekend of high‑octane action as Offshore Powerboat Circuit racing returns today

A road in Bridport has closed today for nearly three weeks while repair works take place at a local brewery

We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following the theft of this horse trailer near Weymouth.

A project in Bridport supporting young people has been saved with a generous donation helping it to continue for years to come

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather: Sunny spells, highs of 25°C, strong winds up to 29mph, and high pollen levels forecast from 24–27 July 2026. Stay updated.

More showings of a highly anticipated epic from director Sir Christopher Nolan are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Summer dog restrictions in west Dorset mean people with mobility issues miss out, a campaign group have said

Jet2 has announced it will be launching three new routes from Bournemouth Airport as part of its biggest summer programme yet.

Huge crowds are expected to flock to a traditional village fete

Pandemonium is set to return to a seaside resort in west Dorset as a beloved charity event gets underway soon

Concerns over management and allegations of bullying within HM Coastguard are mounting despite a government U-turn on plans to cut volunteer coastguards’ pay

Car boot sale at Symondsbury Cricket Club on Sunday 30 August, 7am–1pm. No booking needed. Entry from £7. Refreshments available. Call 01308 459163.

Residents are being asked by Dorset Council to help shape the future of public footpaths and bridleways in Dorset over the next decade.

Spain could be set to introduce tougher smoking laws that could impact tourists in the country

A CCTV image appeal has been launched in an attempt to identify two people in connection to a fraud incident

It is a pity that some of the streets in central Bridport look disappointing.

Music and dancing will take over Bridport as a popular event returns this week

Greater Government support is needed to expand rugby in state schools, strengthen grassroots clubs and ensure every child has the opportunity to play the sport, West Dorset MP Edward Morello has told ministers.

Beaminster Museum took part in a royal visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Corn Exchange in Blandford Forum on July 16